​     Gresini down to one rider in Assen as injury rules out Aldeguer 
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Fermin Aldeguer will sit out the remainder of the MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix after breaking his back in a crash on Friday.
The Spaniard was declared unfit by MotoGP’s doctor Angel Charte on Saturday morning ahead of the final practice of the weekend.
In a statement, Gresini said he “suffered a fracture to his T7 vertebra, which will be assessed over the next few days.”
Aldeguer was taken to hospital for check-ups after he suffered a heavy crash at Turn 11 at the beginning of main practice. No further information about his condition was provided on Friday evening, other than that the doctors would assess whether he is fit to ride before FP2.
Assen is the second race Aldeguer will miss this year, having already skipped the Thailand opener after breaking his left femur during pre-season training. Although he made a comeback at the second round in Brazil and finished on the podium in Barcelona, he had warned that he wouldn’t fully recover until the end of the season.
Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing
Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing
Aldeguer’s team-mate Alex Marquez also crashed on Friday afternoon, with last year’s runner-up going down at the same corner and triggering a red flag with just three minutes left on the clock.
Marquez suffered “a contusion to his right shoulder and abrasions to his left arm” but escaped the incident without any fractures.
“Apart from the crash, it was a positive day. I was trying to push and I made a mistake with the bike that threw me into the air,” he said.
“Luckily I’m fine, just a few scratches but everything is okay. The collarbone is fine, now we’ll see how I feel tomorrow morning.”
His fitness was also due to be assessed by MotoGP on Saturday morning.
Photos from Dutch GP – Friday
Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
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Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
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Jack Miller, Pramac Racing
Jack Miller, Pramac Racing
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Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team
Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team
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Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
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Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team
Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team
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Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
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Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing
Fermin Aldeguer, Gresini Racing
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Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
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Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
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Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
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Raul Fernandez, Trackhouse Racing
Raul Fernandez, Trackhouse Racing
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Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team
Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team
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Cal Crutchlow, LCR Honda Team
Cal Crutchlow, LCR Honda Team
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Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
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Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
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Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team
Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team
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Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
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Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team
Fabio Di Giannantonio, VR46 Racing Team
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Raul Fernandez, Trackhouse Racing
Raul Fernandez, Trackhouse Racing
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Maverick Vinales, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
Maverick Vinales, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
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Cal Crutchlow, Team LCR Honda
Cal Crutchlow, Team LCR Honda
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Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team
Jorge Martin, Aprilia Racing Team
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Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team
Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team
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Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
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Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
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Joan Mir, Honda HRC
Joan Mir, Honda HRC
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Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
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Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
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Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
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Luca Marini, Honda HRC
Luca Marini, Honda HRC
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Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
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Luca Marini, Honda HRC
Luca Marini, Honda HRC
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Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Brad Binder, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
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Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team
Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team
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Ai Ogura, Trackhouse Racing
Ai Ogura, Trackhouse Racing
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Jack Miller, Pramac Racing
Jack Miller, Pramac Racing
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Ai Ogura, Trackhouse Racing
Ai Ogura, Trackhouse Racing
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Joan Mir, Honda HRC
Joan Mir, Honda HRC
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Cal Crutchlow, LCR Honda Team
Cal Crutchlow, LCR Honda Team
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Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
Alex Marquez, Gresini Racing
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Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
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Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
Pedro Acosta, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing
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Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
Enea Bastianini, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
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Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
Marc Marquez, Ducati Team
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Franco Morbidelli, VR46 Racing Team
Franco Morbidelli, VR46 Racing Team
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Diogo Moreira, Team LCR Honda
Diogo Moreira, Team LCR Honda
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Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team
Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team
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Jack Miller, Pramac Racing
Jack Miller, Pramac Racing
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Maverick Vinales, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
Maverick Vinales, Red Bull KTM Tech 3
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Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
Fabio Quartararo, Yamaha Factory Racing
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